Screw Survival Mode: How I Am Ditching the 9-5 Grind for AI Freedom

Look, I’m not here to blow smoke up your ass about how AI is going to magically solve all your business problems. That’s not how this works. I spent years trading my time, energy, and sanity just trying to stay afloat. Factory work, home health aide, back to factory work—different jobs, same story. From the outside, I was doing what I was “supposed” to do. But inside? I was screaming.

Screaming for more freedom, more control, more life on my own damn terms. I hated that someone else decided when I worked, when I got a break, and when I could breathe. At 54, everything hurts—from my feet to my soul. I’d watch the younger crowd moving fast, buzzing with energy, and think, “Ugh… that was me 15 years ago.”

I didn’t have some grand plan or polished business model. Just basic ideas, a little direction, and way too many tabs open. I researched everything—business models, niches, side hustles, Etsy, affiliate marketing—and the more I searched, the more I spiraled into information overload.

Then I stumbled onto AI, and everything shifted.

I discovered ChatGPT and was instantly hooked. There was something about it—the power, the speed, the possibilities. I saw how AI could take all the stuff that overwhelmed me and actually make it easier. That was the spark I’d been waiting for.

I dove in. Started learning how to prompt better, how to get real, useful results. I tracked AI news, tested tools, and for the first time in years, I felt like I had something that could help me build something real.

I’m still working full-time. Still learning. But now I have direction. I’m building a business that helps other businesses solve real problems using AI solutions. And for the first time in a long time, my future actually feels exciting.

That’s what AgentRise is about. I started it because I was sick of seeing entrepreneurs waste time on mundane crap that machines could handle. Your business is stuck because you’re drowning in admin work, not because you lack vision.

Why Trust Me?

Yeah, I get it. The internet is crawling with “AI experts” who just learned what ChatGPT was last week. Here’s my deal:

I’m a Certified AI Specialist who’s been obsessively testing and implementing AI solutions since before it was trendy. I didn’t just watch a YouTube video and call myself an expert.

My certification isn’t just some fancy PDF I bought online. I actually put in the work, learned the systems, and tested everything I recommend on real businesses with real problems.

But honestly? My most valuable credential is that I’ve been in the trenches. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and tired of working your ass off just to survive. I’ve felt the pain of information overload and shiny object syndrome.

I’ve made all the mistakes so you don’t have to. When I show you an AI solution, it’s because I’ve tested it, broken it, fixed it, and proven that it actually works in the real world, not just in theory.

What I Offer

Let’s cut to the chase. Here’s how I can help you break free from the busywork hamster wheel:

• AI Strategy Sessions: I’ll help you identify exactly where AI can remove the biggest pain points in your business. No fluff, just practical solutions tailored to your specific situation.
• Custom AI Workflow Design: Stop wasting time on repetitive tasks. I’ll build you workflows that actually work, using the right AI tools for your specific needs.
• Prompt Engineering: I’ll teach you how to talk to AI so it gives you what you actually want, not useless garbage that wastes your time.
• Business Planning Automation: Ditch the overwhelming spreadsheets and templates. I’ll show you how to use AI to create strategic plans that don’t just sit in a drawer collecting dust.
• Training & Implementation: No point having fancy AI tools if no one uses them. I’ll make sure you and your team actually know how to use this stuff in real life.

Here’s the deal: I’m going to show you exactly how to use AI to plan, build, and run your business without the usual tech bro hype. No buzzwords, no complicated jargon, just straightforward strategies that actually work.

I’m building this thing from the ground up. No silver spoons, no big investor money, no overnight success stories. Just grit, curiosity, and figuring it out one step at a time.

If you’re tired of reading the same recycled “AI will change everything” articles that tell you nothing useful, you’re in the right place. I test everything I recommend, and I’ll tell you when something sucks.

The posts here come from real experience, real failures, and real successes. I won’t sugarcoat anything—some of this is going to be hard work. But I promise it’ll be worth it.

Stick around if you want the truth about AI for business. Bounce if you’re looking for miracle solutions.

Let’s build freedom together.